empiricism

Meanings

• noun

  A philosophical approach that emphasizes experience and observation as sources of knowledge.

  - "Empiricism is a philosophical approach that relies on sensory experience and evidence."
  - "The scientific method is based on empiricism."
  - "John Locke is considered the father of modern empiricism."

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Synonyms

charlatanry , quackery

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with empiricism
permissive , complacent , dissimile , oblivious

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Variants

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empiricism , empiricisms , empiricist , empiricists , logical empiricism , logical positivism , logical positivisms , logical positivist

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'empiria' meaning experience or experiment.

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Trivia

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1. Empiricism was a major influence on the Enlightenment period in Europe.

2. The term 'empiricist' was first used in the 15th century to describe medical practitioners who relied on experience rather than theory.

3. Empiricism is sometimes referred to as 'evidence-based' or 'data-driven'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rationalism: The philosophical approach that emphasizes reason and logic as sources of knowledge, contrasting with empiricism.

2. Inductive Reasoning: A method of reasoning that draws general conclusions based on specific observations or data, which is a key component of empiricism.

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Empiricism has been a significant influence in the development of modern science, particularly in the fields of physics and chemistry. It has also been influential in philosophy, with prominent figures such as John Locke, David Hume, and Immanuel Kant contributing to its development. In literature, empiricism can be seen in the works of authors such as Francis Bacon and René Descartes.

How to Memorize "empiricism"

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   - Visualize a person conducting experiments and collecting data to gain knowledge.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'E Experience Makes People Intelligent And Clear' to remember the meaning of empiricism.

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